Arbitrary Command Execution via Worker Tasks in Google Turbinia
CVE-2026-67180 Published on August 11, 2026
Google Turbinia arbitrary command execution
Google Turbinia allows arbitrary command execution via worker tasks. An attacker with privileges to submit a processing request or influence an evidence path/name obtains code execution on the worker fleet. Fixed on 2026-07-10.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-67180 is exploitable with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. Public availability of a proof of concept (POC) exploit exists for CVE-2026-67180. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a Shell injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
CVE-2026-67180 has been classified to as a Shell injection vulnerability or weakness.
Affected Versions
Google Turbinia:- Before 2026-07-10 is affected.
- Version 2026-07-10 is unaffected.